Askmewhats Version: "Ruby & Millie" Eyes

Ruby & Millie? What's Ruby & Millie? I've never heard of this brand before til my dear blogger friend Gracie gave me the chance to try this! So far, I am very impressed! Pigmentation is good and colors are wonderful! The palette is super versatile.

This look is created using the Purple eyeshadow from the palette, it came out a bit black but I like the fact that it does not look black nor the name itself...Purple! It looks like there's a bit of everything, yes, deceiving to the eyes but that makes the eyeshadow mysterious! I like it when friends try to guess the eyeshadow shade I'm wearing!

Here's how I mambo and jambo with the
Ruby & Millie Palette

AMW Diagram

Step 1:

Prior to eyeshadow application, use any eyeshadow base of your choice, I've used MAC's Painterly Paintpot for this look.

Using Ruby & Millie's A Decade of Color Night Eyes, use a flat shader brush to pat on the Purple color on the crease area.

Step 2:

Using a blending brush, I swiped on MAC's Heatherette Trio in Hopping, the light pink color to blend in the harshline from the Purple eyeshadow.

Step 3:

Using the white portion of the Maybelline eyeshadow quad, apply the browbone area to create a "pop".

Step 4:

Line the upper lashline with Coastal Scents Gel Liner in Deep Plum.

Step 5:

Line the waterline and lower lashline with Makeup Forever's Aqua Eyes in 1L.

Another way to create a clean smokey eye!



Do not forget to curl your lashes and apply 2 coats of mascara
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Maybelline Volum' Express Cat Eyes in Black

Do not forget to fill in your brows with your choice of brow powder or pencil. I like to create a bit of a thicker brows for smokey looks! Dramatic eyes, that's what I want!

I used MAC's Coquette eyeshadow to fill in the brows for this look.

For the Face:
Maybelline Clear Smooth Liquid Foundation in Natural Buff
Set with MAC's Mineralized Skinfinish in Light
using my favorite Ecotools Kabuki brush



Conceal with Dollface Cosmetics'
Concealer Palette



For the cheeks:
Arezia Palette mixing the light pink blush
with a darker reddish pink one



For the Lips:
NYX Round Lipstick in Tea Rose Top
with Nivea Care Gloss Shine



Tie your hair in a low side ponytail
Wear your favorite dangling earrings
and put on that smile!

I know I've ended up this post with a smile but I feel a bit sad on my friend who's gone through bad customer service. Read on her story by clicking HERE. To all online sellers, or even sellers in general, please... we're not saying "Customers are always right" but please, be nice to us as it does take a lot for us online shoppers to spend money for products we haven't seen in person or touch. I myself is a seller so I know how it feels to be tired at times but please do not let it out to your customers. Happy seller with good character produces happy and satisfied customers!

So on with the happy thoughts!
Keep smilin'
Stay Happy!
Shop smart! :)

Happy Birthday to my Dearest Friend Shen!

Happy Birthday to my dearest beautiful friend, Shen! I've met her in the blogging world, and I'm glad we became real life friends! :) She's turning sweet 26, yeah! Still sweet and young! Let's all greet her wonderful birthday greetings, click on her photo as she's having a birthday contest too :)

Happy birthday dear!!!
Love ya!

Big Big Sale of Asia at SM Mall of Asia!

Dear Philippine Readers:

Ooohhh payday is tomorrow! Sale time on weekend for SM Mall of Asia! What a great way to spend your money! But don't forget to save up for rainy days ok?

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Something New: Hollywood in a Bottle by Nick Chavez

Aside from make-up or skincare, I'm also a fan of hair products because I've always been nosey with my hair! Yeah, it all started with hair!

I've always been a fan of long stick straight hair, but after my wonderful hair cut from Mr. Jeaves Gabiana of the Basement Salon Shangri-la Branch, my layers needed the "volume" and "lift" to see the overall look of my cut!

When I found out that there is one company who believe in gorgeous, shiny, candy-colored, sensuous beauty, high-volume hair for even the most quiet life. The company who wants us to get in touch with our true roots, find rich, bouncy fullness with the unmistakable Beverly Hills sensibility no matter who or where I am, that made me say "Hello..why not?" And that's from The Beverly Hills Salon in a Bottle.

Nick Chavez has worked for over 15 years to create an innovative hair care line with products that help your hair achieve that special Star Quality whether you are a Red Carpet Glamor Girl or the Hottest Mom at Soccer Practice!

Watch out for product reviews of the following!

FLOCKER: this top-selling product takes your hair (wet or dry) and creates outrageous volume

VOLUMIZING EXTRA HOLD HAIRSPRAY: for voluptuousness, flirty vivacity and hold-with-attitude

PLUMP N THICK LEAVE IN THICKENING CRÈME: maximize thickness with this super luxurious, super hydrating conditioner

Some extras to try on

NOURISHING SHAMPOO: moisturizes and hydrates as it cleans and purifies. Safe for all hair types, but particularly effective for dry, damaged and color or chmically treated hair.

ROCK STAR AMP GEL: for amped-up hair, hard hold and shine

ANGEL WINGS ULTRA-LIGHT STYLING PASTE: Feather light paste to shape, define and texturize.

Nick Chavez products are available on online store
I will report back on how I find these products!

Happy Monday people!
Keep Smilin'
Stay happy!
Wishing you a great hair day!

P.S. Do check out this site later for a contest for everyone! :)

Weekend Food Tripping at: New President's Restaurant

The President's Restaurant has been around the China Town area for as long as I remember. A lot of gatherings, birthday parties, graduation parties, organization get together were held there at least once! So when the news of the President's Restaurant closing down, a lot of panic came from the Filipino Chinese Community as it is a place we've grown with.

So when the news came that the restaurant has FINALLY opened after a year or more, we have to dine in there! I love it that I can still see familiar faces from Ying Ying Restaurant (same owners) and I am even happier to see the nice ambiance! And of course...clean washrooms!

Take a look at the photo above taken on a Tuesday night! Yes, on a weeknight and almost all tables have been filled!

Yang Chow Fried Rice
Php200.00 (approx $4.00)
for small order

I know, in every Chinese restaurant I go to, there's always Yang Chow Fried Rice, why? Well it's a measurement for me to know if a Chinese restaurant is good or not, by tasting their Fried Rice! I swear, if they can cook the fried rice perfectly, expect a wonderful meal!

Minched Spinach Seafood Soup
Php350.00 (approx $7.15)
for small order

If you want to be as strong as Popeye but do not want the taste of "leaves", go for Spinach Soups! I love it that it's so tasty you wouldn't even know it's vegetables! I love the mix of spinach, eggs and shrimps!

Sauteed Australian Scallops
with Seasonal Vegetables
Php920 (approx $19.00)
for small order

I am a fan of Broccoli but I could never be satisfied with broccolis served on restaurants, why? Because I want my broccoli to be clean, I tend to see a lot of "dirt" in between the stems and the flower..so I'll go for the scallops! Fresh scallops served on wonderful sauce.

Beef with Crispy Noodles
Php250.00 (approx $5.10)
for small order

Beef tenderloin that melts into my tongue and crispy noodles that's crunchy and soft at the same time. The combination is perfect!

I am glad the President's is back! Expect me to go there more often as I'm impressed with the interior, the food, the service and the smiles!

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Keep smilin'
Stay happy!